2009 Audi Q5 vs. 2009 Audi A4
To start off, both 2009 Audi Q5 and 2009 Audi A4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Audi Q5 and 2009 Audi A4 are equipped with a 1,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi Q5 (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Audi A4. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi Q5 weights approximately 35 kg more than 2009 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi Q5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Audi A4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi Q5 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi Q5 | 2009 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | Q5 | A4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |
